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Eragon

2006Movie1 h 44 minPG

35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic383.8Rotten Tomatoes15%46%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic383.8Rotten Tomatoes15%46%

Summary

In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Stefen Fangmeier
Written by
Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini
Produced by
Wyck Godfrey, Kevin Halloran, John Davis
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

December 14, 2006 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
December 14, 2006
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Hungary
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$250 million
Available in
81 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Dragon Rider, Oh, Crap!, Bond One-Liner +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eragon?"

Questions about Eragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eragon?

Disney+

In the United States, Eragon streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Eragon worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 1.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Eragon okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Eragon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Eragon use?

Dragon RiderOh, Crap!Bond One-LinerAnimal Eye SpyThe HeavyAmbiguously HumanGiant FlyerDeath by AdaptationPunch CatchThe Worm That WalksBad BossAlternate DVD Commentaryand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Dragon Rider, Oh, Crap!, and Bond One-Liner.